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On this bonus episode of Fully Modulated, Tyler drops the curtain on the weirdest holiday in broadcasting: National Radio Day. Why August 20th? Who actually invented radio? And what happens when the whole country suddenly remembers the tower selfie folder on their phones?
Tyler digs into the chaotic, disputed origins of National Radio Day, spins stories about how radio became the most personal mass medium on the planet, and shares why radio still matters in a world ruled by screens and algorithms. You’ll get tales of World War II newsflashes, wild morning show stunts, and the timeless agony of dead air.
This episode busts radio myths, unpacks a few engineer legends, and gives practical tips for making National Radio Day special—whether you’re running a big stick, a one-room LPFM, or just listening from your kitchen table. Plus, you’ll hear the strangest thing ever found in a transmitter building, and a few facts you’ll want to drop at your next engineer’s lunch.
If you’ve ever wondered why radio has so many birthdays, why people still care, or what makes this medium so stubbornly magical, this is the episode for you. Happy National Radio Day!
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Chapters
1. The One Day a Year We All Remember Radio (00:00:00)
2. Happy National Radio Day! (00:01:16)
3. Who Gave Radio a Birthday? The Strange Case of August 20 (00:03:33)
4. Support the Weirdos Who Love Radio (00:07:23)
5. From War Rooms to Weird Stunts—Why Radio Still Matters (00:08:06)
6. Making National Radio Day Special (00:11:32)
7. How I Got Interested in Radio (00:14:28)
8. Radio Myths, Half-Truths, and Real “Firsts” (00:18:18)
9. Keep the RF Flowing (00:21:10)
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